Surgery Protein metabolism after trauma is characterized by the following except – A Increased liver gluconeogenesis B Inhibition of skeletal muscle breakdown by interleukin 1 and tumour necrosis factor C Increased urinary nitrogen loss D Hepatic synthesis of acute phase reactants 💡 Explanation Protein metabolism after trauma is characterized by the following except - ✓ Correct Answer: B. Inhibition of skeletal muscle breakdown by interleukin 1 and tumour necrosis factor